Chemistry Part 3 Flashcards
4D disease associated with Niacin (B3) deficiency
pellagra (Dermatitis, diarrhea, dementia, and death)
burning feet, malaise
B5 (Pantothenic acid) deficiency
Transamination and decarboxylation;
only water-soluble vitamin that can be toxic
B6 (Pyridoxine)
Pyro=fire, fire=death
Macrocytic anemia
B9 (folic acid) OR B12 (Cyanocobalamin) deficiency
Pernicious anemia, demyelination
B12 (Cyancobalamin)
Carboxylation,
glossitis, dermatitis,
avidin in raw eggs prevents absorption
Biotin
Collagen synthesis
Vitamin C
Scurvy
Vit C deficiency
White part of fruits
bioflavenoids
Retionol,
Night blindness
Vit A
Rickets in kids
osteomalacia in adults
Vit D deficiency
absorbs calcium
Vit D
requires bile salts and fats for absorption
Vit E
Antioxidant with selenium,
interferes with enzymes in toxic doses
Vit E
Quinone,
Clotting,
makes pro-thrombin
Vit K